Chapter 143

*Rowan*

The forest felt endless, its shadows twisting and turning as we pressed deeper into rogue territory. The trail was faint, nearly lost beneath the layers of mud and foliage. Every step felt like a battle against time, my wolf pacing beneath the surface, pushing me to move faster, to find her before it was too late.

“She’s close,” I growled, sniffing the air. Her scent was faint but unmistak